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Bone Awl

late 1800s

America, Native North American, Gaigwu (Kiowa), late 19th century

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Medium
bone
Measurements
Overall: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Educational Purchase Fund 1927.263.b
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A bone awl features a thick, cylindrical cream-colored handle transitioning into a long, tapering point. A spiral groove winds around the handle's surface, and a thin, braided brown cord is tied near the top, forming a small loop to the right. Below the handle, the bone narrows sharply into a slender, irregular spike ending in a sharp tip. The entire piece exhibits a smooth, weathered appearance.

Bone Awl

late 1800s

America, Native North American, Gaigwu (Kiowa), late 19th century

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